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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the Greek warrior circle the city walls after the death of the Trojan prince?

2. Which character disappears when dust obscures vision of the field?

3. Who leaves behind a gift of a horse?

4. Who goes to the Greek camp to get the body of the slain warrior?

5. Who becomes worried because of the death of the courageous cousin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Trojans break down the city walls?

2. Which two brave warriors fight against each other on the battlefield equally?

3. How do the women watch the unfolding battle?

4. What does Cassandra wish to confide in her brother?

5. What is the immediate repercussion of Patroclus' death?

6. What does Paris do that alters the fate of the Greek hero?

7. How does Paris distract his opponent?

8. What is the interaction that occurs between Hector and Andromache?

9. In Part 2, Chapter 19, what risk does Cassandra take?

10. How does the Greek army respond to the death of Achilles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Provide two examples of symbolism during the wedding of Helen to Menelaus. What do these symbols mean?

Essay Topic 2

What is the allusion offered by the horse that the Greeks leave behind? How does this contribute to the downfall of the Trojans?

Essay Topic 3

Both Hector and Ajax are powerful warriors. They are unable to defeat each other and peacefully accept a truce. What does this behavior reveal about both men? How does this differ from other warriors in the story?

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